Gummy Bear Findings

After conducting our Gummy Bear Experiment, we found that some of our predictions were accurate but, many were not accurate. The solution of (vinegar only) broke the Gummy Bear down. Many students predicted this would happen because they had previous experiences with vinegar. Great job! 

The baking soda and water solution seemed to make the Gummy Bear firmer and larger. The (water only) solution made the Gummy Bear increase in size the most. The salt water made the Gummy Bear break down but not as much as the vinegar solution. Students began to ask questions such as, "Why did the baking soda make the Gummy Bear firmer? ... and what caused the Gummy Bear to increase so much when it was added to water?" 

This is what great scientists do, they keep asking questions and try new ideas to see what happens. All of this involves process skills such as observing, predicting, communicating, recording data, testing, and recording findings. 

I hope your young scientist will come home and continue to ask questions and look for answers. Curiosity leads to knowledge.